Airbus A321-200

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03 May 2026 · © R_Nelson

Might be my last and only Spirt image. Parked at IAH 5-3-26

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Aircraft

A321-200 A321

Spirit Airlines yellow (Bare Fare) standard livery

Airline

Spirit Airlines

NKS / NK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Sony A7R4 100-400gm

Achievements

Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

2 badges earned

Location

Rankin Rd

George Bush Intercontinental Airport · IAH/KIAH

29.9741, -95.3502

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George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The A321 is the largest and highest-capacity member of the A320 family and a highly popular narrowbody for low-cost carriers, like Spirit, in the United States.

Fleet Rarity

One of many A321s in Spirit’s large all-Airbus fleet; not a rare configuration for this airline.

Record Flights

Not typically used for record-breaking long-haul flights; used mainly for high-density, medium-haul domestic routes.

Safety & Events

No specific notable events for this frame but the A321 family has a strong operational safety record.

Future Outlook

Still active in service as of 2024, with Spirit continuing to operate the A321.

Specifications

CFM56 or IAE V2500 (cannot confirm which due to angle)

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

44.51 meters

Length

5,950 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

up to 239 passengers (high-density configuration)

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

IAE V2533-A5: 33,000 lbf / CFM56-5B3: 32,000 lbf (typical per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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